World Silver & Bronze (A - China)
Lot 2048 SESSION 7 (11.30AM WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL) World Silver & Bronze (A - China)
Estimate $200
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SOLD $300
CHINA, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang Interregnum, "Kwok Pao chien Kwai", square shoulder and square base spade, (c.A.D. 9 -22), four characters spade money, value 10000, length 58mm, (22.60 g), (Hartill -, Coole 10077 Vol.7 p.204, TFP 3091, Pl.237). Some dirt encrustation, otherwise very fine and very rare.
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